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Direct Democracy May Be Key To A Happier American Democracy

Is American democracy still “by the people, for the people?” According to recent research, it may not be.

Weekly Musings: Oceans of Love

With the use of plastics expected to double in the next 20 years, the World Economic Forum concludes that by 2050, pound for pound, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans.

10 Foods That Fight Allergies

Taking antihistamines is the most common way to ward off seasonal allergies; however, there are certain foods that can help you alleviate the symptoms of a runny nose, sneezing, congestion and watery eyes.

The Bravest Response To Fear

From strangers on the street to Muslim refugees—why we should embrace the humanity of people we may fear.

Just Who Exactly Benefits Most From The Global Giving Of Billionaires Like Bill Gates?

Is the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation promoting the interests of multinational corporations at the expense of social and economic justice?

How To Boost Your Happiness With Gratitude In 3 Easy Steps

The science is in! And it undoubtedly proves that gratitude is more than just a simple sentiment.

A Neighborhood Revolution In A Pot Of Soup

After living in the same town for 14 years, I decided it was finally time to meet my neighbors. My secret? Soup night.

Thinking Beyond The Age Of Fire

Human society without fire is unthinkable. But a new book says we need to think of a world where fire gives way to electricity.

The Music You Listen To Can Enhance Your Meditation

Listening to music while practicing yoga is more of a controversial idea than you might expect. For some people, it just seems to work; for others, it’s a distraction. What’s most important is to select music that you enjoy listening to and music which serves the purpose you’re trying to achieve.

Ursula K. Le Guin Obliterates The Bundy Militia - And Oregon's Largest Newspaper - In 194 Words

Award-winning author Ursula K. Le Guin has lived in Oregon for more than half a century, and has regularly visited the region surrounding the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for 45 years.

How To Switch To A Green Energy Supplier At Home

We can easily make a greater impact on reducing pollution while saving money on outrageous utility bills at the same time by using a green energy supplier at home.

Federal Drug Policy Softens As Whites Become Face Of Heroin Addiction

The numbers speak loud and clear about who’s suffering from America’s current heroin crisis—white people.

Mexico Rules Consumption And Cultivation Of Cannabis Is A Fundamental Human Right

The world is slowly but surely turning the page on one of the most fundamental rights we have on this Earth -- the right to consume, cultivate and possess a plant.

How To Make Joy Part Of Your Healing Process

What if we made joy our treatment goal? Impossible? I hear you, but hear me out.

For A Richer Life, Get Rid Of Your Excess Stuff

Despite advertising messages that assure us happiness is to be found in our next purchase, the opposite tends to be true as mountains of stuff, clutter and debt leave us stressed and unfulfilled.

12 Excellent Healing Foods For Sore Throats

Coping with a sore throat is not a particularly pleasant process. Eating is the last thing that attracts you, but specific foods may actually fuel your body and accelerate recovery. Here are 12 healing foods which will give you enough nutrients to fight off not only your sore throat, but almost any complementary symptoms that come along with a cold.

A Small Norwegian City Might Hold The Answer To Beating The Winter Blues

Many dread the approaching winter – the darkness, frigid weather and lower energy levels. But what about people who live in the coldest parts of the world, where the winters are longest and the summers fleeting? Do they similarly dread the winter? Or could they offer clues about how to avoid the wintertime blues?